CVE-2011-3262: Low severity xenserver vulnerability
tools/libxc/xcdombzimageloader.c in Xen 3.2, 3.3, 4.0, and 4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (management software infinite loop and management domain resource consumption) via unspecified vectors related to "Lack of error checking in the decompression loop."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3262?
CVE-2011-3262 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Xen, which can lead to resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3262?
To mitigate CVE-2011-3262, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Xen that addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2011-3262?
CVE-2011-3262 affects Xen versions 3.2, 3.3, 4.0, and 4.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-3262 enable?
CVE-2011-3262 allows local users to launch a denial of service attack due to an infinite loop in management software.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2011-3262?
The vulnerability in CVE-2011-3262 is caused by a lack of error checking in the decompression loop within the XC dom bzimage loader.